May 2018 Sew Day – Join Us
When: Saturday, May 26, 1 pm – 4 pm
Where: Boise Public Library, 715 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID (Marion Bingham Room on 3rd floor)
This month we will be working on individual projects so bring your sewing machine and sewing/quilting projects to work on.
We will also be collecting the charity quilts everyone made for the refugee community. Thanks again to everyone that participated in this – we can’t wait to deliver them!
As always, please bring your completed modern projects to share with the group.
Please note that we will not have a Sew Day in June due to our Sherri Lynn workshop.
If you have them, it’s always a good idea to bring a power strip and/or small extension cord as well.
Not familiar with how our meetings work? We typically follow this format:
- Quick announcements
- Show and share
- Sewing on individual projects, and of course conversation (or tutorial/presentation if one is scheduled)
April 2018 Sew Day – Join Us
When: Saturday, April 28, 1 pm – 4 pm
Where: Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, ID (Marion Bingham Room on 3rd floor)
This month we will continue to work on our quilts for the Boise refugee community. Remember – we kindly ask that members provide the batting and backing fabric for the quilt(s) they make. We can’t wait to see your progress!
Backstory: Last month participants were given a bundle of fat quarters that were donated by Massdrop, as well as some coordinating solid fabric. Members then started making simple, quick quilts to be finished at following meetings.
As always, please bring your completed modern projects to share with the group.
If you have them, it’s always a good idea to bring a power strip and/or small extension cord as well.
Not familiar with how our meetings work? We typically follow this format:
- Quick announcements
- Show and share
- Sewing on individual projects, and of course conversation (or tutorial/presentation if one is scheduled)
Check out these quilts!
We had some stunning quilts shared with us on Saturday, March 24th!
March 2018 Sew Day – Join Us!
When: Saturday, March 24, 1 pm – 4 pm
Where: Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, ID (Marion Bingham Room on 3rd floor)
This month we will be working on making quilts for the refugee community here in Boise! Everyone who participates will be given a bundle of fat quarters that was donated by Massdrop to the BoiseMQG, as well as some coordinating solid fabric. Members will then make simple, quick quilts to be finished at following meetings. While the Agency for New Americans will accept any size quilt and you are welcome to make whatever size you like, we will be focusing on lap and twin sizes. We kindly ask that members provide the batting and backing fabric for the quilt(s) they make. If you need ideas as to what kind of quilt top you want to make at our meeting, visit our Pinterest board: https://www.pinterest.com/boisemqg/charity-quilt-ideas/
The Massdrop fabric bundles are from Birch Organic Fabrics, including:
Bear Camp – 18 fat quarters
Old West Charm – 14 fat quarters
Farm Fresh – 20 fat quarters
As always, please bring your completed modern projects to share with the group.
If you have them, it’s always a good idea to bring a power strip and/or small extension cord as well.
Not familiar with how our meetings work? We typically follow this format:
- Quick announcements
- Show and share
- Sewing on individual projects, and of course conversation (or tutorial/presentation if one is scheduled)
Sherri Lynn Wood Two-day Bias Strip Piecing on the Curve workshop!
Don’t forget to sign up for our upcoming June workshop with Sherri Lynn Wood! Learn more on our blog and sign up here.
Sherri Lynn Wood Workshop: Bias Strip Piecing on the Curve
We are excited to share with you that we are bringing improvisational patchwork quilter Sherri Lynn Wood to Boise for a two-day Bias Strip Piecing on the Curve workshop!
About Sherri:
Sherri is an interdisciplinary artist based in Oakland, CA. Her 2015 publication The Improv Handbook for Modern Quilters: A Guide to Creating, Quilting & Living Courageously (Abrams) provides frameworks for creative exploration, along with practical instruction in stitching techniques and color theory. Sherri teaches and speaks about improvisational patchwork and flexible patterning at art and craft schools, guilds, and conferences nationally and abroad. She will also be the featured speaker at QuiltCon 2019. You can find Sherri on social media @sherrilynnwood or at www.sherrilynnwood.com.
About the workshop:
Get your bias-strip curve on and celebrate your mistakes! Learn the innovative ruler-free technique of bias-strip piecing on the curve, how to troubleshoot and flatten internal bubbles as they arise. Learn to create wedge-curves along with a variety of options for utilizing both techniques in fixed patterns or improvised compositions. This is an advanced technique that takes time to master, pushing you to the brink of beginner’s mind. Imagine the possibilities! All skill levels welcome.
- When: Friday and Saturday, June 15 & 16, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day
- Where: JUMP – Inspire Studio, 1000 W Myrtle St. Boise, ID 83702
- Cost: $220 BMQG member, $250 non-member
- Availability: 20 spots are available, first come first served. Sign-ups are open to Boise MQG members until March 31, and any spots available after then will be open to non-members.
To enroll in the workshop, please complete this WORKSHOP FORM, which includes instructions on how to pay. Once payment is received, you will receive a confirmation email that your spot has been secured, along with a class supply list.
February 2018 Sew Day – join us!
When: Saturday, February 24, 1 pm – 4 pm
Where: Victory Branch Library, 10664 W Victory Rd, Boise, ID (Forrey Room in basement)
* Note different location!
This month we will be working on individual projects so bring your sewing machine and sewing/quilting projects to work on.
As always, please bring your completed modern projects to share with the group.
If you have them, it’s always a good idea to bring a power strip and/or small extension cord as well.
Not familiar with how our meetings work? We typically follow this format:
- Quick announcements
- Show and share
- Sewing on individual projects, and of course conversation (or tutorial/presentation if one is scheduled)
After-Holiday Party
We celebrated the end of 2017 with an After-Holiday party where members showed off completed projects and exchanged zipper pouches.
After-Holiday Party – Join Us!
When: January 27, 2018 | 1-3 p.m.
Where: Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, ID (Marion Bingham Room on 3rd floor)
Mark your calendars! The Boise Modern Quilt Guild will be hosting our annual After-Holiday Party on January 27, from 1-3 p.m. Saturday’s festivities will include treats, door prizes and our zipper pouch swap!
Treats
Please bring a treat to share with the group.
Zipper Pouch Swap
We are excited to see what kind of pouches everyone has made for their swap partner! If you are participating in the swap, please bring your completed, wrapped zipper pouch on Saturday to exchange.
Sew and Share
If you were lucky enough to receive a handmade sewn or quilted gift this holiday season, or have a completed modern project, please bring it on Saturday.
See you soon!
November Sew Day
Our members had lots of finished projects to show off in November!
Members also voted on the 2018 Boise Modern Quilt Guild Board of Directors. The Board will remain the same:
- President – Christy Foltz-Ahlrichs
- Vice President – Angela Bowman
- Secretary –Lindsie Bergevin
- Treasurer – Lori Wambolt